Asian Champions League title holders Pohang Steelers were celebrating today after claiming their first K-League win since March with a 2-0 defeat of Seongnam Ilhwa Chumna.

With only two victories in 15 games so, Pohang had slipped to 13th in the table, just two points off the bottom, but a third goal in three games from Seol Ki-Hyeon sent them on their way against their title-chasing opponents.

The former Fulham and Reading forward converted a Mota cross just six minutes in before Brazilian striker Almir fired home from outside the area.

"This is the start of our season," said caretaker coach Park Chang-Hyun. "Last season we won eight consecutive games at the end and took second. It is not too late to do something similar."

This is the start of our season. Last season we won eight consecutive games at the end and took second. It is not too late to do something similar.
Park Chang-Hyun, Pohang Steelers caretaker coach

Seongnam coach Shin Tae-yong lamented his team's lack of a cutting edge. "Pohang took their chances and we didn't. It was a hot night and our concentration suffered but we fought well," he said.

Jeonbuk Motors moved level on points with leaders Jeju United after defeating FC Seoul 1-0 to leapfrog the visitors into second place.

Brazilian play-maker Eninho got the only goal of the game early in the second half, running onto a smart pass from Luiz Henrique to nudge the ball past Kim Yong-Dae. Seoul finished the match with nine men as Server Djeparov and Kim Tae-yoon both saw red late on.

Elsewhere, Gyeongnam FC won 2-1 at Busan I'Park.